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Featured image for “Main Street Bridge closed northbound until mid-October”
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Main Street Bridge closed northbound until mid-October

Northbound lanes on the bridge will be closed for repairs after a tugboat hit the structure last month.…
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2 days ago

2 dead after gunfire erupts in Clay County home

Two people were killed and two hospitalized after gunfire in the Oakleaf area, the Sheriff’s Office said.…
Featured image for “Sing Out Loud music fest shines on local artists”
2 days ago

Sing Out Loud music fest shines on local artists

One goal since the festival began nine years ago has been boosting the local music scene.…
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September 12, 2025

JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower

Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…
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September 12, 2025

Pieces of 1880 shipwreck wash ashore on Matanzas Beach

Archaeologists believe the fragments are from the shipwrecked Caroline Eddy, which ran aground during a hurricane.…
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September 12, 2025

Teachers face discipline for Charlie Kirk comments

A manager at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund also has been criticized for comments about Kirk.…
Featured image for “Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year”
September 12, 2025

Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year

The most recent park design includes a performance lawn, play areas, added trees and more.…
Featured image for “Areas where hurricanes tend to develop in September”
September 12, 2025

Areas where hurricanes tend to develop in September

Hurricane season has been quiet this year, but things could change suddenly in the second half of September.…
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September 11, 2025

Mayor can veto budget amendments, city lawyer says

But City Council would need only 10 votes to override the veto, the general counsel says.…
Featured image for “Peg Leg Pete declared unsafe for public display”
September 11, 2025

Peg Leg Pete declared unsafe for public display

Engineers recommend moving the Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach or protecting it from people climbing on it.…
Featured image for “Some Northeast Florida police are allowing open carry of guns”
September 11, 2025

Some Northeast Florida police are allowing open carry of guns

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.…
Featured image for “Permit issued to build Jaguars’ ‘Stadium of the Future’”
September 11, 2025

Permit issued to build Jaguars’ ‘Stadium of the Future’

The permit covers $532.14 million of the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium.…
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September 11, 2025

Floridians oppose mid-decade redistricting, poll finds

Even a plurality of Republicans oppose redistricting before the next census, according to a poll by Common Cause.…
Featured image for “Breezy Jazz House may move back Downtown”
September 11, 2025

Breezy Jazz House may move back Downtown

Breezy Jazz House is seeking $132,662 in city incentives to move from San Marco to 337 E. Bay St.…
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September 10, 2025

WHAT TO DO | ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’; Horseshoe crabs; Beaches Record Fest

A hilarious musical, a hands-on marine life lesson and an afternoon of music hunting while drinking beer are What to…
Featured image for “Appeals court says Florida can’t ban open carry of guns”
September 10, 2025

Appeals court says Florida can’t ban open carry of guns

The court said the state’s ban on open carry conflicts with the nation’s historical tradition of firearms.…
Featured image for “Pinstripes files for bankruptcy and cancels Jacksonville plans”
September 10, 2025

Pinstripes files for bankruptcy and cancels Jacksonville plans

Pinstripes had planned a bowling alley, restaurant and entertainment center at St. Johns Town Center.…
Featured image for “St. Johns deputies kill armed man reported as ‘suspicious’”
September 10, 2025

St. Johns deputies kill armed man reported as ‘suspicious’

Deputies said they fired at the man when he refused to drop his gun.…
Featured image for “Sci-fi and cosplay beam back to Ancient City Con this weekend”
September 10, 2025

Sci-fi and cosplay beam back to Ancient City Con this weekend

An estimated 6,000 fans are expected at the 17th edition of Ancient City Con in St. Augustine.…
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September 10, 2025

Today marks a strangely quiet peak to hurricane season

Sept. 10 is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but it is one of the quietest Septembers in 30 years.…
Featured image for “Dems’ walkout lifts social spending prohibition from Jax city budget – for now”
September 10, 2025

Dems’ walkout lifts social spending prohibition from Jax city budget – for now

The Jacksonville City Council, at least for now, removed language from the city budget that would ban taxpayer funding for…
Featured image for “Shad Khan’s net worth grows to $14.3B”
September 9, 2025

Shad Khan’s net worth grows to $14.3B

But the Jacksonville Jaguars’ owner slipped on the ranking of the wealthiest Americans.…
Featured image for “State attorney won’t investigate City Council text messages”
September 9, 2025

State attorney won’t investigate City Council text messages

The State Attorney’s Office says there is no legal basis to investigate text messages between three Jacksonville council members.…
Featured image for “DeSantis pushes again for open carry of guns”
September 9, 2025

DeSantis pushes again for open carry of guns

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for open carry in the past, but the proposal has never passed the Legislature.…
Featured image for “King tides worsen flood risk on Florida’s East Coast”
September 9, 2025

King tides worsen flood risk on Florida’s East Coast

Intense storms will bring the highest tides of the year, and flash floods are possible.…
Featured image for “Business leaders urge ‘prudence’ on tax cut proposal”
September 8, 2025

Business leaders urge ‘prudence’ on tax cut proposal

The Jacksonville Civic Council says reducing revenue would be “inconsistent” with the city’s goals.…
Featured image for “Metro Park redesign to be shared with public this week”
September 8, 2025

Metro Park redesign to be shared with public this week

A design shown in December showcased a lot of trees and an updated version of the big central lawn.…
Featured image for “Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy”
September 8, 2025

Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy

Developer Aventuur says projected construction costs have grown by over 20%.…
Featured image for “Immigration detention center opens in Baker County”
September 8, 2025

Immigration detention center opens in Baker County

The former Baker Correctional Institution held more than 100 detainees as of Friday.…
Featured image for “Castillo leader Gordon Wilson closes 50-year career”
September 5, 2025

Castillo leader Gordon Wilson closes 50-year career

Wilson is retiring as superintendent of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville health leaders back vaccine mandates”
September 5, 2025

Jacksonville health leaders back vaccine mandates

Top medical officials say that ending vaccine mandates will erode decades of progress against preventable diseases.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville’s first responders lobby against tax cut”
September 5, 2025

Jacksonville’s first responders lobby against tax cut

The chiefs of the fire and police unions say cutting tax revenue will hurt public safety.…
Featured image for “PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Will insurance cover it?”
September 5, 2025

PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Will insurance cover it?

The rules are changing this year on who can get COVID-19 shots and where.…